The case may not be closed on For Life.
Per The Hollywood Reporter, the Nicholas Pinnock-led drama could return for a third season on IMDb TV, the Amazon-backed streaming service.
At this stage, the streaming service has committed to air the first two seasons, but additional seasons could come to pass.
It will all come down to how For Life performs with its already-aired two seasons.
THR states that the cast recently extended their options with both Sony Pictures Television and ABC Signature Studios, meaning that the cast will still be available should a formal pickup come before the options lapse.
This is a great vote of confidence in the drama that was canceled by ABC earlier this year.
For Life Season 2 averaged 1.8 million viewers and a 0.35 rating in the demo. The series is thought to be a solid performer in delayed viewing.
The series is loosely based on...
Per The Hollywood Reporter, the Nicholas Pinnock-led drama could return for a third season on IMDb TV, the Amazon-backed streaming service.
At this stage, the streaming service has committed to air the first two seasons, but additional seasons could come to pass.
It will all come down to how For Life performs with its already-aired two seasons.
THR states that the cast recently extended their options with both Sony Pictures Television and ABC Signature Studios, meaning that the cast will still be available should a formal pickup come before the options lapse.
This is a great vote of confidence in the drama that was canceled by ABC earlier this year.
For Life Season 2 averaged 1.8 million viewers and a 0.35 rating in the demo. The series is thought to be a solid performer in delayed viewing.
The series is loosely based on...
- 6/29/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
“For Life” could get a second life on Amazon’s IMDb TV. The free streaming service is set to add both seasons of the former ABC drama, with eyes on a potential third season should the show perform well, an individual with knowledge of the discussions told TheWrap.
The cast for the drama recently extended their options should a third season go forward. “For Life” is a co-production between ABC Signature and Sony Pictures Television.
“For Life” is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. and follows a prisoner who becomes a lawyer, litigating cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit. It stars Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, and Timothy Busfield.
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson was an executive producer.
“For Life” ran for two seasons on ABC and was canceled in May.
Launched...
The cast for the drama recently extended their options should a third season go forward. “For Life” is a co-production between ABC Signature and Sony Pictures Television.
“For Life” is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. and follows a prisoner who becomes a lawyer, litigating cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit. It stars Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, and Timothy Busfield.
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson was an executive producer.
“For Life” ran for two seasons on ABC and was canceled in May.
Launched...
- 6/29/2021
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
“For Life” could soon be returning to life on IMDb TV.
According to sources, the up and coming streamer is poised to order a third season of the legal drama, which was canceled by ABC after two seasons back in May. The news comes just as IMDb TV has announced that it has struck a deal to stream Seasons 1 and 2 of the series on its ad-supported platform.
Series executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson was said to be instrumental in reviving the series, working with top leadership at Disney, like Hulu-ABC chief Craig Erwich, to find the show a new home. “For Life” was not a linear ratings breakout during its time on ABC but has been said to have performed very well in streaming playback on platforms like Hulu. Jackson’s hope is that putting “For Life” on a free AVOD service like IMDb TV will allow the show...
According to sources, the up and coming streamer is poised to order a third season of the legal drama, which was canceled by ABC after two seasons back in May. The news comes just as IMDb TV has announced that it has struck a deal to stream Seasons 1 and 2 of the series on its ad-supported platform.
Series executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson was said to be instrumental in reviving the series, working with top leadership at Disney, like Hulu-ABC chief Craig Erwich, to find the show a new home. “For Life” was not a linear ratings breakout during its time on ABC but has been said to have performed very well in streaming playback on platforms like Hulu. Jackson’s hope is that putting “For Life” on a free AVOD service like IMDb TV will allow the show...
- 6/29/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
The For Life TV show was a mid-season replacement and ended up as one of ABC's lowest-rated scripted series for the 2019-20 season. It was renewed for a second season anyway, likely with the expectation that the audience would grow in year two. How will the drama perform this time around? Will For Life be cancelled or renewed for season three? Stay tuned. Status Update Below.
The For Life TV show is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. and stars Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, and Timothy Busfield. The series follows the tale of Aaron Wallace (Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed lawyer while still in prison. Aaron litigates cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit. In season two, Aaron continues his battle against the...
The For Life TV show is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. and stars Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, and Timothy Busfield. The series follows the tale of Aaron Wallace (Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed lawyer while still in prison. Aaron litigates cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit. In season two, Aaron continues his battle against the...
- 5/15/2021
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Can Aaron's efforts prevail in the second season of the For Life TV show on ABC? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like For Life is cancelled or renewed for season three. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustration when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we invite you to rate all of the second season episodes of For Life here. Status Update Below.
An ABC legal drama, the For Life TV show is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. and stars Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, and Timothy Busfield. The series follows the tale of Aaron Wallace (Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed lawyer while still in prison. Aaron litigates cases for other inmates...
An ABC legal drama, the For Life TV show is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. and stars Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, and Timothy Busfield. The series follows the tale of Aaron Wallace (Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed lawyer while still in prison. Aaron litigates cases for other inmates...
- 5/15/2021
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
It looks like Aaron's journey likely won't continue into the 2021-22 television season. The For Life series has been cancelled so, there won't be a third season -- at least not on ABC.
Airing on Wednesday nights, the For Life TV show is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. and stars Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, and Timothy Busfield. The series follows the tale of Aaron Wallace (Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed lawyer while still in prison. Aaron litigates cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit. In season two, Aaron continues his battle against the political machine that once put him away undeservedly while trying to rebuild his life on the outside. He has the continued help from...
Airing on Wednesday nights, the For Life TV show is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. and stars Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, and Timothy Busfield. The series follows the tale of Aaron Wallace (Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed lawyer while still in prison. Aaron litigates cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit. In season two, Aaron continues his battle against the political machine that once put him away undeservedly while trying to rebuild his life on the outside. He has the continued help from...
- 5/15/2021
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
ABC placed five titles on the chopping block on Friday. Among the five were Kyra Sedgwick-starrer Call Your Mother and the Nicholas Pinnock-fronted legal drama For Life.
The two stars shared their reactions on social media Friday following the news.
Sedgwick broke the news that the sitcom, from Kari Lizer, will not return to ABC for a sophomore season on Twitter. In the same tweet, she thanked the series’ fan base and alerted them that the upcoming episode will be its last.
“You guys have been so wonderful to tune in every week, or every other week or every took weeks,” she said. “The rollout was nuts!”
Written and executive produced by The New Adventures of Old Christine creator Lizer, Call Your Mother centers on an empty-nester mom, Jean Raines (Sedgwick), who wonders how she ended up alone while her children live their best lives thousands of miles away.
The two stars shared their reactions on social media Friday following the news.
Sedgwick broke the news that the sitcom, from Kari Lizer, will not return to ABC for a sophomore season on Twitter. In the same tweet, she thanked the series’ fan base and alerted them that the upcoming episode will be its last.
“You guys have been so wonderful to tune in every week, or every other week or every took weeks,” she said. “The rollout was nuts!”
Written and executive produced by The New Adventures of Old Christine creator Lizer, Call Your Mother centers on an empty-nester mom, Jean Raines (Sedgwick), who wonders how she ended up alone while her children live their best lives thousands of miles away.
- 5/14/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Last year, a renewal decision came down to the wire on legal drama For Life, which was the last ABC to snag a pickup in June, at the height of the protests following the death of George Floyd.
There was no last-minute reprieve for the show this time, with ABC on Friday canceling it after two seasons. Sony Pictures TV, which co-produces For Life with ABC Signature, is expected to shop the series to other buyers including Hulu, where For Life, starring Nicholas Pinnock, has done well.
For Life, from creator/executive producer Hank Steinberg and executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, has proven timely with its exploration of racial inequality in the justice system. The show delivered on that by becoming one of the first scripted series to go into production during the pandemic in early fall despite its Season 2 order being originally for midseason. As a result, For Life...
There was no last-minute reprieve for the show this time, with ABC on Friday canceling it after two seasons. Sony Pictures TV, which co-produces For Life with ABC Signature, is expected to shop the series to other buyers including Hulu, where For Life, starring Nicholas Pinnock, has done well.
For Life, from creator/executive producer Hank Steinberg and executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, has proven timely with its exploration of racial inequality in the justice system. The show delivered on that by becoming one of the first scripted series to go into production during the pandemic in early fall despite its Season 2 order being originally for midseason. As a result, For Life...
- 5/14/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Comedies “American Housewife” and “Mixed-ish” and dramas “For Life” and “Rebel” have all been canceled at ABC. A cancellation for the comedy “Call Your Mother” was previously announced.
The network also passed on pickups for four pilots, the drama “Acts of Crime” from Sam Esmail and comedies “Adopted,” “Black Don’t Crack” and “Bucktown.” All for projects were produced by the ABC Signature banner.
“American Housewife” has aired five seasons and logged more than 100 episodes at ABC. It stars Katy Mixon, Diedrich Bader, Meg Donnelly, Daniel Dimaggio, Ali Wong, and Carly Hughes. Julia Butters starred in the show’s first four seasons but her role was taken over by Giselle Eisenberg for Season 5.
Rick Wiener and Kenny Schwartz are showrunners of the series. Aaron Kaplan, Rick Wiener and Kenny Schwartz are executive producers. “American Housewife” was created by Sarah Dunn. It is produced by ABC Signature and Kapital Entertainment.
“For Life...
The network also passed on pickups for four pilots, the drama “Acts of Crime” from Sam Esmail and comedies “Adopted,” “Black Don’t Crack” and “Bucktown.” All for projects were produced by the ABC Signature banner.
“American Housewife” has aired five seasons and logged more than 100 episodes at ABC. It stars Katy Mixon, Diedrich Bader, Meg Donnelly, Daniel Dimaggio, Ali Wong, and Carly Hughes. Julia Butters starred in the show’s first four seasons but her role was taken over by Giselle Eisenberg for Season 5.
Rick Wiener and Kenny Schwartz are showrunners of the series. Aaron Kaplan, Rick Wiener and Kenny Schwartz are executive producers. “American Housewife” was created by Sarah Dunn. It is produced by ABC Signature and Kapital Entertainment.
“For Life...
- 5/14/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: For Life executive producer Isaac Wright Jr. – the inspiration for the ABC series about a falsely imprisoned man – has closed a deal with St. Martin’s Press to publish his upcoming memoir Marked For Life in 2022.
Written by Wright with Jon Sternfeld, the book, which Deadline hears was snagged by St. Martin’s in a competitive situation, will chronicle how Isaac was falsely convicted of being a drug kingpin, a story that inspired the ABC series. For Life, which ended its second season in February, is on the bubble at the network.
The nonfiction book, says St. Martin’s, will detail how Wright learned the law in prison to help other inmates and ultimately freed himself after more than seven years behind bars, bringing down the corrupt prosecutor that framed him as well as the cops and judges who enabled it.
Marked For Life is expected to be the first...
Written by Wright with Jon Sternfeld, the book, which Deadline hears was snagged by St. Martin’s in a competitive situation, will chronicle how Isaac was falsely convicted of being a drug kingpin, a story that inspired the ABC series. For Life, which ended its second season in February, is on the bubble at the network.
The nonfiction book, says St. Martin’s, will detail how Wright learned the law in prison to help other inmates and ultimately freed himself after more than seven years behind bars, bringing down the corrupt prosecutor that framed him as well as the cops and judges who enabled it.
Marked For Life is expected to be the first...
- 5/13/2021
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
The 14th annual Television Academy Honors list is out, recognizing seven exceptional TV programs and their producers who used powerful and innovative storytelling to advance social change.
The list spans three documentaries, two dramas, an anthology series and a late-night comedy news show: For Life, I Am Greta, I May Destroy You, Little America, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, The Social Dilemma and Welcome to Chechnya. Read details on each program below.
Television Academy Honors annually celebrates programs across numerous platforms and genres that elevate complex issues facing society. This year’s honorees addressed racism, criminal justice, social justice, sexual assault, LGBTQ+ persecution, immigration and climate change — energizing, educating and challenging audiences around the world.
“During one of the most challenging years in television history, these seven extraordinary programs illuminated and championed some of the most critical issues facing our communities,” said Television Academy Chairman and CEO Frank Scherma.
The list spans three documentaries, two dramas, an anthology series and a late-night comedy news show: For Life, I Am Greta, I May Destroy You, Little America, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, The Social Dilemma and Welcome to Chechnya. Read details on each program below.
Television Academy Honors annually celebrates programs across numerous platforms and genres that elevate complex issues facing society. This year’s honorees addressed racism, criminal justice, social justice, sexual assault, LGBTQ+ persecution, immigration and climate change — energizing, educating and challenging audiences around the world.
“During one of the most challenging years in television history, these seven extraordinary programs illuminated and championed some of the most critical issues facing our communities,” said Television Academy Chairman and CEO Frank Scherma.
- 5/3/2021
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Vulture Watch
What awaits Aaron in this new phase of his life? Has the For Life TV show been cancelled or renewed for a third season on ABC? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of For Life, season three. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
Airing on the ABC television network, the For Life TV show is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. and stars Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, and Timothy Busfield. The series follows the tale of Aaron Wallace (Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed lawyer while still in prison. Aaron litigates cases for other inmates while fighting...
What awaits Aaron in this new phase of his life? Has the For Life TV show been cancelled or renewed for a third season on ABC? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of For Life, season three. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
Airing on the ABC television network, the For Life TV show is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. and stars Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, and Timothy Busfield. The series follows the tale of Aaron Wallace (Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed lawyer while still in prison. Aaron litigates cases for other inmates while fighting...
- 11/20/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
For Life‘s wrongfully incarcerated Aaron Wallace is now a free man, thanks to some smooth moves that he, friends and frenemies made during the ABC drama’s Season 2 premiere.
At the close of Season 1, after Wallace (played by Nicholas Pinnock) as his own lawyer successfully argued for a retrial, arch nemesis Glen Maskins (Boris McGiver) privately urged the convict to drop any further legal action. In trade, the newly minted Attorney General would assure Wallace’s release from prison (though with a felony record and thus the inability to practice law), drop the charges against prison pal Jamal, and...
At the close of Season 1, after Wallace (played by Nicholas Pinnock) as his own lawyer successfully argued for a retrial, arch nemesis Glen Maskins (Boris McGiver) privately urged the convict to drop any further legal action. In trade, the newly minted Attorney General would assure Wallace’s release from prison (though with a felony record and thus the inability to practice law), drop the charges against prison pal Jamal, and...
- 11/19/2020
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Season 2 of ABC’s “For Life” will incorporate the Black Lives Matter protests that swept the country following the death of George Floyd earlier this summer, showrunner Hank Steinberg said in a call with reporters to discuss the new season.
“I think for all of us, the events of this summer really pushed the content of our show even more into the zeitgeist,” Steinberg said. “And now we’re going to find a way to integrate Aaron Wallace into the reality of events that happened over the summer and have his journey segway into what’s happening in the real world.”
Season 1 of the drama followed the wrongfully convicted prisoner-turned-litigator Aaron Wallace (played by Nicholas Pinnock) as he fought for his own freedom. Season 2, which premieres Wednesday, will continue to tackle relevant social issues, including the Covid-19 pandemic and the renewed protest movements fighting police brutality and racial injustice.
“That’s really exciting,...
“I think for all of us, the events of this summer really pushed the content of our show even more into the zeitgeist,” Steinberg said. “And now we’re going to find a way to integrate Aaron Wallace into the reality of events that happened over the summer and have his journey segway into what’s happening in the real world.”
Season 1 of the drama followed the wrongfully convicted prisoner-turned-litigator Aaron Wallace (played by Nicholas Pinnock) as he fought for his own freedom. Season 2, which premieres Wednesday, will continue to tackle relevant social issues, including the Covid-19 pandemic and the renewed protest movements fighting police brutality and racial injustice.
“That’s really exciting,...
- 11/18/2020
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Season Two of the legal drama TV series "For Life", based on a true story, stars Nicholas Pinnock as 'Aaron Wallace', a former club owner framed and convicted of drug trafficking, serving a life sentence with no possibility of parole, until he earns a license to practice law, working to help his fellow inmates in court, while scoring points for his own early release, airing November 18, 2020 on ABC:
"...'the series is loosely based on the true story of 'Isaac Wright Jr.', who was imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. While incarcerated, he became an attorney and helped to overturn the wrongful convictions of twenty of his fellow inmates, before finally proving his own innocence..."
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"...'the series is loosely based on the true story of 'Isaac Wright Jr.', who was imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. While incarcerated, he became an attorney and helped to overturn the wrongful convictions of twenty of his fellow inmates, before finally proving his own innocence..."
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- 10/15/2020
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Aaron Wallace is back.
For Life, the 50 Cent produced hit drama inspired by the real-life story of Isaac Wright Jr. returns on November 18 for its sophomore season.
And not only did ABC drop For Life Season 2's key art, but it also released a trailer to get you pumped for the new season.
When we left Aaron Wallace, a judge granted Aaron his retrial. It's his first major step toward freedom after his imprisonment nine years ago for a crime he didn't commit.
However, the newly appointed Attorney General and the man deadset on making Aaron's life hell, Maskins, halted Aaron's transfer.
The season ended with Aaron trapped in prison with a bunch of inmates (among others) who had it in for him.
The trailer for season two gives off a more hopeful tone as we catch our first glimpse of Aaron outside of the prison walls.
He shares a...
For Life, the 50 Cent produced hit drama inspired by the real-life story of Isaac Wright Jr. returns on November 18 for its sophomore season.
And not only did ABC drop For Life Season 2's key art, but it also released a trailer to get you pumped for the new season.
When we left Aaron Wallace, a judge granted Aaron his retrial. It's his first major step toward freedom after his imprisonment nine years ago for a crime he didn't commit.
However, the newly appointed Attorney General and the man deadset on making Aaron's life hell, Maskins, halted Aaron's transfer.
The season ended with Aaron trapped in prison with a bunch of inmates (among others) who had it in for him.
The trailer for season two gives off a more hopeful tone as we catch our first glimpse of Aaron outside of the prison walls.
He shares a...
- 10/15/2020
- by Jasmine Blu
- TVfanatic
Exclusive: For Life‘s Aaron Wallace is embarking on a new chapter, and the key art for Season 2 of the ABC drama series reflects that.
It features Wallace (Nicholas Pinnock) outside the prison fence with the tagline, “Never stop fighting.” (see it below)
The slogan also is at the heart of the first Season 2 trailer for the Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson-executive produced series. In it, Wallace promises a fellow inmate that he will never forget his experience behind bars as he walks to freedom. The trailer also provides a glimpse at his post-prison life. (watch it above)
Inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr., who was wrongfully convicted but got his conviction overturned while in prison and became a licensed attorney, For Life’s first season followed Wallace (Pinnock) as he represented himself and other inmates in court.
As creator/executive producer Hank Steinberg told Deadline in a July interview,...
It features Wallace (Nicholas Pinnock) outside the prison fence with the tagline, “Never stop fighting.” (see it below)
The slogan also is at the heart of the first Season 2 trailer for the Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson-executive produced series. In it, Wallace promises a fellow inmate that he will never forget his experience behind bars as he walks to freedom. The trailer also provides a glimpse at his post-prison life. (watch it above)
Inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr., who was wrongfully convicted but got his conviction overturned while in prison and became a licensed attorney, For Life’s first season followed Wallace (Pinnock) as he represented himself and other inmates in court.
As creator/executive producer Hank Steinberg told Deadline in a July interview,...
- 10/14/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Update Sunday Am: Filming on ABC’s For Life won’t resume Monday as previously scheduled after multiple positive test results for individuals working on the series late last week. To comply with local government guidelines and to ensure the safety of the cast and crew, For Life producer Sony Pictures TV has made a decision to suspend filming for two weeks.
The drama’s cast and crew have been notified of the extended production hiatus, which comes after shooting was paused early on Friday over what the studio described at the time as “inconsistent test results.”
New York, where For Life films, has strict Covid quarantine rules. French tennis player Benoît Paire was forced to withdraw from the recent U.S. Open after a positive Covid test and self-isolate for two weeks even after producing multiple negative followup results. Players who had been in contact with him also had...
The drama’s cast and crew have been notified of the extended production hiatus, which comes after shooting was paused early on Friday over what the studio described at the time as “inconsistent test results.”
New York, where For Life films, has strict Covid quarantine rules. French tennis player Benoît Paire was forced to withdraw from the recent U.S. Open after a positive Covid test and self-isolate for two weeks even after producing multiple negative followup results. Players who had been in contact with him also had...
- 9/13/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
New York is officially back in the TV production business. Cameras have started rolling ABC’s drama series For Life, starring Nicholas Pinnock, and HBO Max’s limited series The Flight Attendant, headlined and exec produced by Kaley Cuoco.
For Life, from Sony Pictures Television, is believed to be the first series to return to production in New York; it started shooting its second season August 26. Executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson posted an image of Pinnock wearing a mask on the set Saturday. (You can see it below.)
The Flight Attendant, from Warner Bros TV, resumed filming today. Star/executive producer Cuoco shared the news on Instagram next to images of her and her co-star Michiel Huisman, both wearing masks. (You can check them out below the post.)
New York allowed for film and TV production op get going again last month when the city entered Phase 4 of its reopening.
For Life, from Sony Pictures Television, is believed to be the first series to return to production in New York; it started shooting its second season August 26. Executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson posted an image of Pinnock wearing a mask on the set Saturday. (You can see it below.)
The Flight Attendant, from Warner Bros TV, resumed filming today. Star/executive producer Cuoco shared the news on Instagram next to images of her and her co-star Michiel Huisman, both wearing masks. (You can check them out below the post.)
New York allowed for film and TV production op get going again last month when the city entered Phase 4 of its reopening.
- 8/31/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: For Life writer/producer Sonay Hoffman is expanding her relationship with Sony Pictures TV, signing a multi-year overall deal with the studio behind the praised and timely legal drama. Under the pact, Hoffman will develop dramas across all platforms. Additionally, Hoffman will continue her work on For Life, with a promotion to executive producer for the second season.
Hoffman joins For Life creator Hank Steinberg at Spt, who recently signed a five-year overall deal with the studio.
For Life, executive produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, stars Nicholas Pinnock. The series, which is set for return in midseason, is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. who was wrongfully convicted as drug kingpin but got his conviction overturned while in prison and became a licensed attorney. Drp’s Doug Robinson and Alison Greenspan as well as Russell Fine also executive produce.
Hoffman was Shonda Rhimes’ assistant for three years...
Hoffman joins For Life creator Hank Steinberg at Spt, who recently signed a five-year overall deal with the studio.
For Life, executive produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, stars Nicholas Pinnock. The series, which is set for return in midseason, is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. who was wrongfully convicted as drug kingpin but got his conviction overturned while in prison and became a licensed attorney. Drp’s Doug Robinson and Alison Greenspan as well as Russell Fine also executive produce.
Hoffman was Shonda Rhimes’ assistant for three years...
- 8/18/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Sony Pictures Television is expanding its relationship with Hank Steinberg in a big way. The studio has signed a big five-year overall deal with the creator of the praised — and timely — Sony TV legal drama series For Life, which has been renewed for a second season by ABC.
Under the pact, Steinberg will continue as executive producer and showrunner on For Life. Additionally, he will be developing drama series projects across all platforms via his Channel Road Productions, which is being ramped up into a full-fledged pod. As part of the expansion, Steinberg has brought in WME film agent Joe Austin to the newly created post SVP, Production at Channel Road.
For Life, executive produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, stars Nicholas Pinnock. The series, which is set for return in midseason, is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. who was wrongfully convicted as drug kingpin but got...
Under the pact, Steinberg will continue as executive producer and showrunner on For Life. Additionally, he will be developing drama series projects across all platforms via his Channel Road Productions, which is being ramped up into a full-fledged pod. As part of the expansion, Steinberg has brought in WME film agent Joe Austin to the newly created post SVP, Production at Channel Road.
For Life, executive produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, stars Nicholas Pinnock. The series, which is set for return in midseason, is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. who was wrongfully convicted as drug kingpin but got...
- 8/12/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
For Life is not an easy sell as a broadcast drama. Inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr., who was wrongfully convicted but got his conviction overturned while in prison and became a licensed attorney, the series’ first season was set in prison. It followed Aaron Wallace (Nicholas Pinnock) as he represents himself and his fellow inmates in court, while also exposing injustices and racial profiling in the American legal system as well as the flaws in the prison system.
The series, from creator/executive producer Hank Steinberg and executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, was a modest linear ratings performer but drew solid digital viewership, earning a Season 2 renewal in the weeks following the death of George Floyd when the themes explored in the show became part of the national conversation.
In an interview with Deadline, Steinberg and Jackson discuss For Life‘s increased timeliness and the bigger responsibility that comes with it.
The series, from creator/executive producer Hank Steinberg and executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, was a modest linear ratings performer but drew solid digital viewership, earning a Season 2 renewal in the weeks following the death of George Floyd when the themes explored in the show became part of the national conversation.
In an interview with Deadline, Steinberg and Jackson discuss For Life‘s increased timeliness and the bigger responsibility that comes with it.
- 7/9/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Can one make a difference in the first season of the For Life TV show on ABC? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like For Life is cancelled or renewed for season two. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustration when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we invite you to rate all of the first season episodes of For Life here. *Status Update Below.
An ABC legal and family drama, the For Life TV show is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. and stars Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, Mary Stuart Masterson, Boris McGiver, Felonious Munk, and 50 Cent. The series follows the tale of Aaron Wallace (Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed...
An ABC legal and family drama, the For Life TV show is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. and stars Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, Mary Stuart Masterson, Boris McGiver, Felonious Munk, and 50 Cent. The series follows the tale of Aaron Wallace (Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed...
- 6/16/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Tuesdays at 10:00 Pm continues to be a rough timeslot for the alphabet network. Many ABC shows have been cancelled in that timeslot over the years and the most recent occupant, Emergence, didn't draw strong ratings either. Now, the alphabet network is trying a different kind of legal drama. Will that work? Will For Life be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned. *Status Update Below.
A legal and family drama series, the For Life TV show is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. and stars Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, Mary Stuart Masterson, Boris McGiver, Felonious Munk, and 50 Cent. The series follows the tale of Aaron Wallace (Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed lawyer while still in prison. Wright litigates cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn...
A legal and family drama series, the For Life TV show is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. and stars Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, Mary Stuart Masterson, Boris McGiver, Felonious Munk, and 50 Cent. The series follows the tale of Aaron Wallace (Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed lawyer while still in prison. Wright litigates cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn...
- 6/16/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The cop show is almost as old as television itself. The earliest police dramas birthed the idea of a narrative in which good (police) and bad (criminal) were clearly defined.
But fast-forward to the present and mass protests across the United States following the deaths of Black men and women including George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Michael Brown Jr. at the hands of police officers, and the role that cop shows — both fictional and nonfictional — play in forming ideology and normalizing police brutality is under heightened scrutiny.
Paramount Network recently canceled the long-running series “Cops” after more than 30 years and 33 seasons. Then A&e followed suit by axing “Live Pd,” one of its highest-rated shows. The cast and showrunner of “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” made a very public donation of $100,000 to the National Bail Fund Network on June 2, in a move condemning Floyd’s killing. That same day, Dick Wolf, king of the modern cop show,...
But fast-forward to the present and mass protests across the United States following the deaths of Black men and women including George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Michael Brown Jr. at the hands of police officers, and the role that cop shows — both fictional and nonfictional — play in forming ideology and normalizing police brutality is under heightened scrutiny.
Paramount Network recently canceled the long-running series “Cops” after more than 30 years and 33 seasons. Then A&e followed suit by axing “Live Pd,” one of its highest-rated shows. The cast and showrunner of “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” made a very public donation of $100,000 to the National Bail Fund Network on June 2, in a move condemning Floyd’s killing. That same day, Dick Wolf, king of the modern cop show,...
- 6/16/2020
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
ABC on Monday night announced the status of its remaining bubble series, and while it was good news for one of them, it was bad news for the other.
The Baker and the Beauty has been canceled after a nine-episode freshman season.
Based on the Israeli series, the series starred Victor Rasuk as Daniel Garcia, a regular Joe who works at his parents’ Cuban bakery in Miami.
On the night that his girlfriend Vanessa proposes to him by singing Taylor Swift’s “Love Story” in the middle of a fancy restaurant, Daniel bumps into the beautiful Noa Hamilton (Dynasty‘s Nathalie Kelley), a model-turned-fashion mogul who is coming off a highly publicized split with her cheating actor boyfriend.
An unlikely romance between the baker and the beauty kicks off, but unfortunately, the series went largely ignored in traditional ratings.
It averaged around 2.5 million viewers and a 0.5 rating in the all-important 18-49 demographic.
The Baker and the Beauty has been canceled after a nine-episode freshman season.
Based on the Israeli series, the series starred Victor Rasuk as Daniel Garcia, a regular Joe who works at his parents’ Cuban bakery in Miami.
On the night that his girlfriend Vanessa proposes to him by singing Taylor Swift’s “Love Story” in the middle of a fancy restaurant, Daniel bumps into the beautiful Noa Hamilton (Dynasty‘s Nathalie Kelley), a model-turned-fashion mogul who is coming off a highly publicized split with her cheating actor boyfriend.
An unlikely romance between the baker and the beauty kicks off, but unfortunately, the series went largely ignored in traditional ratings.
It averaged around 2.5 million viewers and a 0.5 rating in the all-important 18-49 demographic.
- 6/16/2020
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
ABC has ordered a second season of midseason legal drama series For Life. The show, from creator Hank Steinberg, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Sony Pictures TV and ABC Studios, was one of two freshman series left on the bubble by ABC after it made the bulk of its renewals and cancellations last month. The other, The Baker and the Beauty, has been canceled.
Following a modest ratings start, For Life, Inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. who was wrongfully convicted as drug kingpin but got his conviction overturned while in prison and became a licensed attorney, quickly developed a following. Its prospects were boosted by solid digital viewership despite soft linear numbers. Additionally, the network brass have been big fans of series’ star Nicholas Pinnock and believed in the show’s potential, though some adjustments to the concept are expected for Season 2.
Already considered a solid contender for renewal,...
Following a modest ratings start, For Life, Inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. who was wrongfully convicted as drug kingpin but got his conviction overturned while in prison and became a licensed attorney, quickly developed a following. Its prospects were boosted by solid digital viewership despite soft linear numbers. Additionally, the network brass have been big fans of series’ star Nicholas Pinnock and believed in the show’s potential, though some adjustments to the concept are expected for Season 2.
Already considered a solid contender for renewal,...
- 6/16/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
“For Life” has been renewed for a second season at ABC, Variety has learned, while “The Baker and the Beauty” has been canceled after one season.
Inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr., “For Life” is a fictional serialized drama about an imprisoned man, Aaron Wallace (Nicholas Pinnock), who becomes a lawyer litigating cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit.
“It has been a profound honor working with Isaac Wright, Jr. and Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson to create a show that, through the prism of Isaac’s experience in our broken criminal justice system, has been able to highlight the racial inequality that plagues this country,” said series creator Hank Steinberg. “The show’s renewal will allow us to continue to do that and I am extremely grateful to Sony Pictures Television and ABC for all of their support.
Inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr., “For Life” is a fictional serialized drama about an imprisoned man, Aaron Wallace (Nicholas Pinnock), who becomes a lawyer litigating cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit.
“It has been a profound honor working with Isaac Wright, Jr. and Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson to create a show that, through the prism of Isaac’s experience in our broken criminal justice system, has been able to highlight the racial inequality that plagues this country,” said series creator Hank Steinberg. “The show’s renewal will allow us to continue to do that and I am extremely grateful to Sony Pictures Television and ABC for all of their support.
- 6/16/2020
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
ABC has renewed the freshman legal drama “For Life” for a second season and opted not to move forward with a second season of “The Baker and the Beauty,” the network announced Monday.
Created by Hank Steinberg and produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, “For Life” debuted back in February and wrapped its freshman run last month. The series is a fictional serialized legal and family drama about an imprisoned man, Aaron Wallace, who becomes a lawyer litigating cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit. It is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr.
“The Baker and the Beauty” debuted back in April and starred Victor Rasuk and “Dynasty” alum Nathalie Kelley as a baker who falls in with an international celebrity and fashion mogul after they meet during a wild night out in Miami.
Also Read: ABC Cancels 'Bless This Mess,...
Created by Hank Steinberg and produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, “For Life” debuted back in February and wrapped its freshman run last month. The series is a fictional serialized legal and family drama about an imprisoned man, Aaron Wallace, who becomes a lawyer litigating cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit. It is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr.
“The Baker and the Beauty” debuted back in April and starred Victor Rasuk and “Dynasty” alum Nathalie Kelley as a baker who falls in with an international celebrity and fashion mogul after they meet during a wild night out in Miami.
Also Read: ABC Cancels 'Bless This Mess,...
- 6/16/2020
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Aaron Wallace’s case isn’t closed just yet: ABC has renewed its legal drama For Life for a second season, TVLine has learned.
Across its 13-episode freshman run, For Life averaged a 0.56 demo rating and 2.5 million total viewers (in Live+Same Day numbers) — up in the demo but down in viewers compared to ill-fated time slot predecessor Emergence. Out of the 10 dramas ABC aired this past TV season, it ranked No. 6 in the demo but next-to-last in audience (only topping The Baker and the Beauty).
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Across its 13-episode freshman run, For Life averaged a 0.56 demo rating and 2.5 million total viewers (in Live+Same Day numbers) — up in the demo but down in viewers compared to ill-fated time slot predecessor Emergence. Out of the 10 dramas ABC aired this past TV season, it ranked No. 6 in the demo but next-to-last in audience (only topping The Baker and the Beauty).
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- 6/16/2020
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
For Life is getting a second life at ABC.
The Disney-owned broadcast network has handed out a second-season renewal to the legal drama from exec producer 50 Cent. Meanwhile, ABC has canceled fellow freshman drama The Baker and the Beauty.
For Life is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. and is a fictional serialized legal and family drama about an imprisoned man (played by star Nicholas Pinnock) who becomes a lawyer litigating cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit.
"It has been a profound honor working with ...
The Disney-owned broadcast network has handed out a second-season renewal to the legal drama from exec producer 50 Cent. Meanwhile, ABC has canceled fellow freshman drama The Baker and the Beauty.
For Life is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. and is a fictional serialized legal and family drama about an imprisoned man (played by star Nicholas Pinnock) who becomes a lawyer litigating cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit.
"It has been a profound honor working with ...
- 6/15/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Isaac Wright Jr. has been on both sides of the criminal justice system, both as a wrongfully convicted inmate and as a lawyer, with his life serving as the basis for the ABC drama series “For Life.”
Wright spoke with Variety recently to offer his unique perspective on the protests following the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin and what the United States should do to move forward.
Read the full conversation below.
Obviously this has been an ongoing issue, but what do you make of all that’s been going on the past few weeks?
I think it’s a culmination of a sequence of events that was ultimately going to get resolved and that’s what’s happening now. We’ve been on this road as a country for decades. And so it’s not surprising that it is happening. I think what’s...
Wright spoke with Variety recently to offer his unique perspective on the protests following the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin and what the United States should do to move forward.
Read the full conversation below.
Obviously this has been an ongoing issue, but what do you make of all that’s been going on the past few weeks?
I think it’s a culmination of a sequence of events that was ultimately going to get resolved and that’s what’s happening now. We’ve been on this road as a country for decades. And so it’s not surprising that it is happening. I think what’s...
- 6/9/2020
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Updated, 3:20 Pm: Apa observed Blackout Tuesday by holding A Conversation for Action, part of its Apa Elevate series, to focus on education and identify ways in which to fight for real and meaningful change. In addition to Apa staff and clients, the Zoom webinar audience included showrunners, managers, studio and network executives, producers and talent who heard from voices such as Anoa Changa, attorney, political organizer, journalist and host of the podcast The Way with Anoa; and Isaac Wright Jr., executive producer of the critically-acclaimed ABC series, For Life, who spent more than seven years in prison for a crime he did not commit. The webinar also encouraged attendees to take time to explore various resources, such as ColorOfChange.org, NAACP.org, Black Lives Matter, and the Aclu, among others.
Previous, June 1: A growing number of entertainment companies are joining the Blackout Tuesday initiative on June 2 in a...
Previous, June 1: A growing number of entertainment companies are joining the Blackout Tuesday initiative on June 2 in a...
- 6/2/2020
- by Denise Petski and Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
“I felt that the weight of Aaron’s world was literally on top of him and so I worked with his shoulders being hunched and him trying and fighting to stand proud and be upright,” actor Nicholas Pinnock reveals in his exclusive interview with Gold Derby about playing imprisoned protagonist Aaron Wallace in “For Life” (watch the video above). He continues, “It’s like two negative ends of a magnet trying to press together, but they just won’t, so he, from the inside, is trying to be his former self.” The new legal drama series is inspired by the life of executive producer Isaac Wright Jr., who was serving a life sentence for a wrongful conviction, but got himself exonerated and became a lawyer.
“For Life” begins Aaron’s story after nine years behind bars, when he has “almost a poised and ready aggression just in case of anything...
“For Life” begins Aaron’s story after nine years behind bars, when he has “almost a poised and ready aggression just in case of anything...
- 5/26/2020
- by Riley Chow
- Gold Derby
“For Life” adapts the real-life story of its executive producer Isaac Wright Jr., who was serving a life sentence for a wrongful conviction, but became a lawyer and got himself exonerated in the process. Hank Steinberg created the legal drama for ABC, with the character of Aaron Wallace played by Nicholas Pinnock as surrogate for Wright. “Isaac was arrested back in the late 80s and in prison in the 90s, so it’s 25/30 years later and we’re updating his story in a number of ways,” Steinberg explains in an exclusive interview with Gold Derby (watch the video above).
“The experiences that Aaron has in prison are loosely inspired by some of the things that happened to Isaac, but he was never involved in a big prison riot with 50 Cent,” Steinberg laughs as he references the fellow executive producer who got the rights to Wright’s story and later recurred...
“The experiences that Aaron has in prison are loosely inspired by some of the things that happened to Isaac, but he was never involved in a big prison riot with 50 Cent,” Steinberg laughs as he references the fellow executive producer who got the rights to Wright’s story and later recurred...
- 5/21/2020
- by Riley Chow
- Gold Derby
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What's This TV Show About?
Airing on the ABC television network, the For Life TV show is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. and stars Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, Mary Stuart Masterson, Boris McGiver, Felonious Munk, and 50 Cent. The series follows the tale of Aaron Wallace (Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed lawyer while still in prison. Wright...
Can this new series outperform Emergence, the timeslot's previous occupant? Has the For Life TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on ABC? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of For Life, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
Airing on the ABC television network, the For Life TV show is inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. and stars Nicholas Pinnock, Indira Varma, Joy Bryant, Dorian Missick, Tyla Harris, Mary Stuart Masterson, Boris McGiver, Felonious Munk, and 50 Cent. The series follows the tale of Aaron Wallace (Pinnock), an incarcerated man who becomes a licensed lawyer while still in prison. Wright...
- 2/13/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
In the 50 Cent-produced drama series For Life, ABC draws inspiration from the extraordinary true story of Isaac Wright Jr., a man who was wrongfully accused of being a drug kingpin and taught himself law in prison to overturn his life sentence. The new show won't be an exact retelling of Wright's past, but it'll adapt the contours of his experience. It follows a man named Aaron Wallace (Nicholas Pinnock) who fights cases for his fellow inmates while working to overturn his own conviction. Now a bar-certified lawyer and one of the series's executive producers, Wright by no means had a straightforward journey. Here are all the twists and turns that he encountered while on the path to clearing his name and building a law career.
Wright Practiced Law in Prison
In 1991, Wright was charged with running one of New Jersey's largest narcotics distribution networks, unsuccessfully representing himself in his first trial.
Wright Practiced Law in Prison
In 1991, Wright was charged with running one of New Jersey's largest narcotics distribution networks, unsuccessfully representing himself in his first trial.
- 2/11/2020
- by Stacey Nguyen
- Popsugar.com
There’s a genuinely intriguing story at the heart of “For Life,” ABC’s new legal procedural. But it’s buried under a fair amount of frenetic drama that tends to obscure its most interesting ideas.
The show, executive produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, is based on the true story of Isaac Wright Jr., a wrongfully convicted man who later oversaw his own appeal from prison as well as defending other inmates. Nicholas Pinnock plays Aaron, a Wright figure who we meet after he’s already been put away and committed himself to the project of defending himself and others. This somewhat breathless plunge into the story bypasses a great deal of setup that the show later attempts to catch us up on through exposition that feels misplaced; simply explaining to us how our protagonist found himself where he is in something less brisk than a montage might have been in order.
The show, executive produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, is based on the true story of Isaac Wright Jr., a wrongfully convicted man who later oversaw his own appeal from prison as well as defending other inmates. Nicholas Pinnock plays Aaron, a Wright figure who we meet after he’s already been put away and committed himself to the project of defending himself and others. This somewhat breathless plunge into the story bypasses a great deal of setup that the show later attempts to catch us up on through exposition that feels misplaced; simply explaining to us how our protagonist found himself where he is in something less brisk than a montage might have been in order.
- 2/11/2020
- by Daniel D'Addario
- Variety Film + TV
Van Jones gave the crowd an assignment at the end of Wednesday night’s premiere of the ABC drama series “For Life” at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall.
“This show cannot fail,” Jones, the activist and CNN host and commentator, said after moderating panel with stars and producers of the show that revolves around the theme of criminal justice reform, Jones’ signature issue.
He exhorted the audience to use their “walking, talking superpower” of social media platforms to build word-of-mouth for the Feb. 11 premiere of the series from “Power” executive producer Curtis Jackson, Sony Pictures TV and creator/showrunner Hank Steinberg. Jackson, aka rap mogul 50 Cent, reinforced Jones’ statement: “It absolutely cannot fail,” he deadpanned.
“For Life” was inspired by the jaw-dropping story of Isaac Wright Jr, who was framed for selling drugs in 1991 and given a life sentence under New Jersey’s then-new “drug kingpin” law. In prison...
“This show cannot fail,” Jones, the activist and CNN host and commentator, said after moderating panel with stars and producers of the show that revolves around the theme of criminal justice reform, Jones’ signature issue.
He exhorted the audience to use their “walking, talking superpower” of social media platforms to build word-of-mouth for the Feb. 11 premiere of the series from “Power” executive producer Curtis Jackson, Sony Pictures TV and creator/showrunner Hank Steinberg. Jackson, aka rap mogul 50 Cent, reinforced Jones’ statement: “It absolutely cannot fail,” he deadpanned.
“For Life” was inspired by the jaw-dropping story of Isaac Wright Jr, who was framed for selling drugs in 1991 and given a life sentence under New Jersey’s then-new “drug kingpin” law. In prison...
- 2/6/2020
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
Legal dramas present their own particular challenge in TV, and when one is based on a real-life individual, it brings some added pressure to the people at the center of the show. This was the case for “For Life” star Nicholas Pinnock, who plays a character based on Isaac Wright Jr., a man who rose to become a licensed attorney after serving a prison sentence based on a false conviction.
“For me, it was important to grab an essence of who he was. The way he deals with things, his composure, his level-headedness, his steady demeanor was something I felt was important to capture for the role,” Pinnock said on Wednesday at the Television Critics Association Winter 2020 Press Tour.
Wright Jr. is an executive producer on the series. Being an active part of the show’s production meant that he had a chance to reflect on his experiences in a...
“For me, it was important to grab an essence of who he was. The way he deals with things, his composure, his level-headedness, his steady demeanor was something I felt was important to capture for the role,” Pinnock said on Wednesday at the Television Critics Association Winter 2020 Press Tour.
Wright Jr. is an executive producer on the series. Being an active part of the show’s production meant that he had a chance to reflect on his experiences in a...
- 1/8/2020
- by Steve Greene
- Indiewire
The first trailer for 50 Cent’s upcoming ABC drama “For Life” was released on Wednesday. See it above now.
Inspired by the life of Isaac Wright, Jr., “For Life” stars Nicholas Pinnock as Aaron Wallace, a prisoner who becomes a lawyer, litigating cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit. The series is set to debut Tuesday, Feb. 11.
Joy Bryant, tyla Harris and Indira Varma also star.
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Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson serves as an executive producer on the series via his G-Unit Film & Television banner, alongside creator Hank Steinberg, Doug Robinson and Alison Greenspan of Doug Robinson Productions, and Isaac Wright Jr.
“The Hate U Give” helmer George Tillman, Jr. is executive producer and director on the pilot. “For Life” is a...
Inspired by the life of Isaac Wright, Jr., “For Life” stars Nicholas Pinnock as Aaron Wallace, a prisoner who becomes a lawyer, litigating cases for other inmates while fighting to overturn his own life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit. The series is set to debut Tuesday, Feb. 11.
Joy Bryant, tyla Harris and Indira Varma also star.
Also Read: Poppy Montgomery Crime Drama 'Reef Break' Canceled on ABC After One Season
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson serves as an executive producer on the series via his G-Unit Film & Television banner, alongside creator Hank Steinberg, Doug Robinson and Alison Greenspan of Doug Robinson Productions, and Isaac Wright Jr.
“The Hate U Give” helmer George Tillman, Jr. is executive producer and director on the pilot. “For Life” is a...
- 12/19/2019
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
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